Senior Business Unit Risk Manager for Workplace Services
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
Business Unit (BU) Risk provides first line risk management support to the four business units in Workplace Services: Retirement Plan Services, Retirement Business Services, Stock Plan Services, and Designated Brokerage Services.
The BU Risk Senior Manager will be responsible for implementation of initiatives related to both existing and emerging risks. This role will also help identify areas for process improvement to limit risk to the firm and improve client experience. This role will require excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with numerous business partners across the entire organization.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading risk management related projects, including Retrospective Reviews, Remediations, and governance program implementation.
- Overseeing escalations, including Risk Events, from the business and assessing BU Risk response.
- Leading or supporting risk governance programs which support Workplace Services.
- Coordinating efforts with key business partners in the management of WS BU Risk initiatives.
- Providing project updates and status to key stakeholders at the appropriate level of detail to enable action to be taken on issues.
- Providing consultation, facilitation, and analytical support to ensure internal controls are properly implemented to provide flawless participant and client service and compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Collaborating with executives and management to create, sustain, and strengthen the internal control framework through risk identification and control design and implementation.
What you have
- 5+ years of experience in the Workplace Services business or in a risk management role.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimum guidance.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing based on risk/business needs.
- Experience presenting and communicating to Executive Management.
- Ability to effectively work and collaborate with technical and non-technical resources.
- Excellent time management and related organizational skills, including appropriate sense of urgency, a proactive approach, and a suitable ability to anticipate and manage project lifecycle events, issues, and obstacles.
- Solid business acumen, attention to detail, flexibility, and judgment to evaluate issues/problems of high complexity and make sound decisions.
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
What you are good at
What you have
- 5+ years of experience in the Workplace Services business or in a risk management role.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimum guidance.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing based on risk/business needs.
- Experience presenting and communicating to Executive Management.
- Ability to effectively work and collaborate with technical and non-technical resources.
- Excellent time management and related organizational skills, including appropriate sense of urgency, a proactive approach, and a suitable ability to anticipate and manage project lifecycle events, issues, and obstacles.
- Solid business acumen, attention to detail, flexibility, and judgment to evaluate issues/problems of high complexity and make sound decisions.
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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